Product Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH
HOOK-UP FOR DIFFERENT
TYPES OF TOWING VEHICLES
PROPER METHOD OF HOOKING UP WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING
HITCH WITH LOAD IN TOWING VEHICLE
A. Measure distance between back bumper and ground,
write it down.
B. Measure distance between front bumper and ground,
write it down.
C. Hook up trailer to towing vehicle.
D. Raise front of trailer and back of towing vehicle above level
with trailer tongue jack (approx. 3").
E. Secure spring bars to Hook-Up Bracket.
F. Release trailer tongue jack.
G. Remeasure front and back of towing vehicle and have both
settle the same amount or up to an inch lower in back by
adjusting chain on spring bars.
H. You have now distributed the trailer tongue weight on both
axles of towing vehicle.
I. See step 7 on previous page.
PROPER METHOD OF HOOKING UP WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING
HITCH WITH HEAVY LOAD IN TOWING VEHICLE
A. Have proper size hitch to carry tongue weight of trailer and
load in vehicle.
B. Measure towing vehicle before adding load to towing vehicle.
C. First measure distance between back bumper and ground
and write it down.
D. Measure distance between front bumper and ground,
write it down.
E. Add load to towing vehicle.
F. Hook up trailer to towing vehicle.
G. Raise front of trailer and back of towing vehicle above level
with trailer tongue jack (approx. 3").
H. Secure spring bars to Hook-up Bracket.
I. Release trailer tongue jack.
J. Remeasure front and back of towing vehicle and have both
settle the same amount or up to an inch lower in back by
adjusting chain on spring bars.
K. You have now distributed the trailer tongue weight on both
axles of the towing vehicle.
L. See step 7 on previous page.
PROPER METHOD OF HOOKING UP WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING
HITCH WITH AIR SHOCKS OR AIR BAGS
A. Air shocks or air bags should only be used to support the
added weight you load in the back end of tow vehicle.
B. After you have adjusted the shocks, measure distance
between rear bumper and ground, write it down.
C. Measure distance between front bumper and ground,
write it down.
D. Hook up trailer to towing vehicle.
E. Raise front of trailer and back of towing vehicle above level
with trailer tongue jack (approx. 3").
F. Secure spring bars to Hook-Up Bracket.
G. Release trailer tongue jack.
H. Remeasure front and back of towing vehicle and have both
settle the same amount or up to 1/2" lower in back by
adjusting chain on spring bars.
I. CAUTION: Do not adjust air shocks or air bags to support any
of the tongue weight of trailer.
J. You have now distributed the trailer tongue weight on both
axles of the towing vehicle.
K. See step 7 on page 4.
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CAMCO MFG., INC.
121 Landmark Drive / Greensboro, NC 27409 / USA
1-800-334-2004
www.eaz-lift.com
895016 #308
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merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose.
Camco cannot be held responsible for any damages due
to improper use or installation on this product.